Southgate, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southgate, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Southgate are administered by City And County Of Swansea Council. View the full City And County Of Swansea Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Southgate
Southgate is a charming village located within the Pennard community on the picturesque Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 2,004, representing a significant portion of the community’s residents. This area is also designated as a community electoral ward for the Pennard Community Council, making it an important hub for local governance and planning matters.
Population: 2,004
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £182,935 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swansea
- Parliamentary constituency: Gower
- LSOA: Swansea 031B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southgate.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Southgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Southgate.
- - 73 Linkside Drive Southgate Swansea SA3 2BS
Single storey side extension, rear roof dormer extension, front roof lights and fenestration alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 60 Pennard Drive Southgate Swansea SA3 2DN
Two storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - 2026/0415/PRE - 73 Linkside Drive Southgate Swansea SA3 2BS
(Pre-application) Single storey side extension, rear roof dormer extension, front roof lights and fenestration alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-17 - 2025/2436/FUL - Pennard Golf Club 2 Southgate Road Southgate Swansea SA3 2BT
Construction of on-course W.C. facilities, refreshment servery and replacement treatment plant (amended plans and information)
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-16 - - 73 Linkside Drive Southgate Swansea SA3 2BS
(Pre-application) Single storey side extension, rear roof dormer extension, front roof lights and fenestration alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 7 Anderson Lane Southgate Swansea SA3 2BX
Retention of an Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Pennard Community Centre Pennard Road Pennard Swansea SA3 2AD
Installation of an EV charger (Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 7 Anderson Lane Southgate Swansea SA3 2BX
(Pre-application) Proposed single storey front extension to replace existing garage, proposed single storey side garage extension, fenestration alterations, storm porch, PV panels & new vehicular acce
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 25 Burrows Close Southgate Swansea SA3 2AH
Construction of a chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 8 Dunes Walk Pennard Drive Southgate Swansea SA3 2DW
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 15 Park Road Southgate Swansea SA3 2AQ
Ground floor extension and part first floor side and two storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 65 Pennard Road Pennard Swansea SA3 2AD
Detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Pennard Primary School Pennard Road Pennard Swansea SA3 2AD
Installation of 1 steel container to replace existing timber shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Southgate in Swansea
Southgate is a charming village located within the Pennard community on the picturesque Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 2,004, representing a significant portion of the community’s residents. This area is also designated as a community electoral ward for the Pennard Community Council, making it an important hub for local governance and planning matters. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,004.
Property prices in Southgate show an average sale price of £182,935, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Southgate a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southgate planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Southgate
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Southgate. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Southgate.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Southgate were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.